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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1916
Page
4
The piece argues that Richard Olney and Nominge Hughes clash over filibuster tactics during the eight hour bill dispute. It contends Hughes misspeaks for political convenience while Olney notes a single senator could block passage. The author claims Hughes avoided a principle and misjudged the bill’s urgency.
A New York Journal of Commerce report highlights rising US exports and a sharp gain in American tonnage for seven months ending July. American bottom goods rose from 196.4 million to 849 million, while foreign ship exports climbed to 2.214 billion. Japanese ships show the largest growth, and North American port clearings exceed foreign totals only on Canada routes.
A late 1916 reader column mixes playful quips on Wilson and Taft era politics with world events. It teases weather, funds, and public figures while sketching tensions over the war in Europe and the importance of an early start in the French Belgian theatre.
The Woodrow Wilson Club in New Hanover County calls a meeting for tomorrow night to back the Democratic nominee's re election. Aimed to spark a broad movement, the effort contrasts democracy and plutocracy with Wall Street backed Republicans in decline.
The piece argues a constitutional amendment to reduce local bills from state lawmakers to free time for statewide measures. It compares to the federalSenate election reform and urges officials to be chosen for broad ability rather than local votes. The editorial emphasizes preserving the referendum's virtue and cautions overlocal legislation.
A new steamship company to trade between China, the Pacific and South Atlantic ports signals rising business for the South Atlantic states. It promises coast and inland development, Panama Canal expansion benefits, and adjustments due to European war. Wilmington is set to be a trade port, with hope other ports joining as activity increases.
The text claims Mr O Leary boasted to President Wilson that his uncles fought to preserve the union while Wilson’s uncle did not. It concludes that regardless of truth, O Leary is not acting to preserve the union and may be doing the opposite.
Advertising blitz marks arrival of the combined Buffalo Bill and 101 Ranch show in Wilmington for October 16. Col. William F. Cody will appear in person as crowds view a vigorous military spectacle backed by U S Army units, a free street parade, and a recruiting station.
The New Hanover County Board of Elections met September 4 1916 at the Court House and fixed election precincts and polling places for the November 1 1916 general election. Registrars and judges are named for each ward and precinct including First Ward Engine House Fourth and Campbell with R J Darden as registrar and S L Chinnis and Jas Elkins as judges.
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